It amazes me how religious Switzerland seems to be; I never noticed when I was there (on the other hand I was mainly dealing with asshats who didn't realise that my German comprehension extended to understanding insults in Schwyzerdütsch, so whatever). I'd only expect the kind of religiosity you describe in Sicily, Corsica or Sardinia!

Re the rally, a Facebook friend of mine was at it, and I expect it might just be A Moment.

In UK news, I think the Labour party just imploded with the former Equalities Minister insulting half the population of Scotland, and any other redheads, by describing the Chief Secretary to the Treasury as a "ginger rodent".